Bronwyn’s research approaches include field experiments, agent-based simulation models and quantitative analyses. She enjoys working with students and land managers to address priority research questions and achieve real-world management outcomes.

She is based with the Quantitative and Applied Ecology research group at the University of Melbourne and currently holds an ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship.

You can hear Therésa's perspective on a variety of urban biodiversity topics at the first #VicBioCon26 panel on the 17th! Find out more on our program here: vicbiocon.com/program

She has contributed to State and National light pollution guidelines in Australia and is a member of the Network for Ecological Research on Artificial Light and Director (and Ecology committee chair) of the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance.

She works with external stakeholders to translate academic knowledge into real world solutions that mitigate the impact of light pollution for wildlife.

She is an evolutionary and behavioural ecologist who explores the ecological impact of light pollution. Her research has demonstrated the largely negative effects of artificial light at night on the behaviour and physiology of multiple animal species and their communities.

Sarah is a Lead Councillor with The Biodiversity Council, a Board member of Bush Heritage Australia and a member of the WWF Eminent Scientists Group.

Sarah will join her fellow panelsist on the 17th of February- see more info on panel times on our program here: vicbiocon.com/program

She developed the Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design protocol that has now been used by numerous developers, governments and non-government organisations to design innovative urban biodiversity strategies.

She is particularly interested in understanding the role of human behaviour in conservation, in designing cities to encourage ‘every day nature’ experiences and in defining and measuring ‘nature positive’ development.